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Dear Parent/Guardian:
Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS) has a mandatory uniform policy. Students are expected to dress appropriately in the uniform prior to arriving at school each day. Students must adhere to this policy with no exceptions. Please review our school’s mandatory uniform policy and remind your child daily before they leave home. The mandatory uniform policy is as follows:
6th Grade
Shirts - White Polo
Pants - Black
Socks - Black or White (Tights are also allowed)
7th Grade
Shirts - Red Polo
Pants - Black (Girls: Skorts, Skirts)
Socks - Black or White (Tights are also allowed)
8th Grade
Shirts - Black Polo
Pants - Black or Khaki (Girls: Skorts, Skirts)
Socks - Black or White (Tights are also allowed)
| Plain long or short sleeve shirt – with collar. | |
| Shirts must not have logos* or insignia and are worn tucked into the pants with belts showing. | |
| All shirts must have sleeves! | |
| Colored shirts can not be worn underneath the uniform shirts. | |
| Uniform black sweater or vest is optional. | |
| *Optional: Students can wear shirts with the
TMMS logo. Logos can be obtained by purchasing a shirt at a
store of your choosing and taking the shirt to Prestigious
Creations (7119 Allentown Road, Suite 202; 301-449-0418) and
obtaining the logo imprint for $3.50 each. |
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Young Men Bottom: |
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| Black uniform pants or shorts with
a basic black or brown belt. |
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Young Men Shoes: |
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| Black or white only, closed-toe, closed-heel,
and rubber soled with basic black, brown, or white socks.
Shoe style includes tennis shoes and boots. Heals are not to
exceed 1 ˝ inches. |
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| Large earrings can not
be worn. Earrings must not be larger than a 50 cent
piece. |
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Young Ladies Tops: |
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| Plain shirt with
collar or plain blouse with collar. Shirts must not have
logos* or
insignia and are worn tucked into the slacks, skirt, shorts,
jumper, or skort. All shirts and blouses must have sleeves!
Colored shirts can not be worn underneath the uniform shirts.
Uniform black sweater or vest is optional. |
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*Optional: Students
can wear shirts with the TMMS logo. Logos can be obtained by
purchasing a shirt at a store of your choosing and taking the
shirt to Prestigious Creations (7119 Allentown Road, Suite 202;
301-449-0418) and obtaining the logo imprint for $3.50 each. |
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Young Ladies Bottom: |
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| Black uniform slacks, shorts, skirt, skort,
or jumper. SKIRTS, SKORTS, JUMPERS AND SHORTS MUST COMPLY WITH
THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY FINGERTIP POLICY. Basic black or
brown belts can be worn. Belts should fit the waist and must not
hang around the waist or hip area. |
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Young Ladies Shoes: |
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| Black or white only, closed-toe, closed-heel, and rubber soled with basic black, brown, or white socks, stockings, or tights. Shoe style includes tennis shoes and boots. Heals are not to exceed 1 ˝ inches. | |
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1)
As is stated in the Prince George’s County System-Wide Dress
Code for Students, “Headdresses can be worn indoors for
religious or health reasons only.” 2) All pants must be
appropriately sized to eliminate any bagging or sagging. No
visible labels or logos on any article of clothing are allowed.
3) Shirts are to be tucked into the pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers. A belt must be worn if belt loops are on the garment. 4) Slacks, skirts, shorts, and skorts are worn at the natural waistline. |
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Exemptions: |
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| 1) New
Students: Students new to the school after Labor Day will be
allowed a grace period of ten (10) school days to comply with
the School Uniform Policy. 2) Financial Hardship: Parents/guardians who are not able to purchase the mandatory uniform due to financial hardship must submit a letter of explanation to the Principal. The Principal and PTA President will review hardship requests to determine the assistance needed. Parents and guardians requesting assistance due to financial hardships will receive a response within ten (10) calendar days of their request. |
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NOTE: |
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IF
YOU DO NOT SEE THE TYPE OF CLOTHING OR ACCESSORY LISTED, IT IS NOT A PART OF THE MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY, AND STUDENTS CAN NOT WEAR THE ITEM WHILE THEY ATTEND Thurgood Marshall Middle School. |
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| We have seen several students wearing the articles of clothing and accessories listed below. Please review this list with your child(ren) and be aware that students can not wear the following items: | |
| -Oversized sweaters and vests -Colored undershirts, t-shirts, tank tops, etc. -Jeans -Fashion gloves -Sunglasses -Capris -Oversized & floor-length sweaters -Sweat bands -Stretch or form-fitting clothing -Cargo or painter pants -Hooded clothing -Neckties (girls) |
-Sleeveless shirts -Suspenders -Athletic Wear -Mini-skirts and short-shorts -Ponchos -Denim clothing of any kind -Hats (while in the building) -Fishnet and decorative hosiery -Baggy pants -Cargo shorts -Cropped shirts |
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-Slippers, flip-flops, or sandals (no open-toe or open-heel shoes) -Book bags/backpacks can not be worn during the school day -Rubber bands, pins, buttons, pictures, etc. on clothing -Logos or wording on belts/belt buckles (this includes the popular fashion belts that blink, spell “SEXY” or spells out the child’s name, “TIFFANY”) |
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What if I do not want to participate in the school uniform program? |
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| Parent(s)
or guardian(s) who disagree with the adopted mandatory school
uniform program may opt-out of participation in this requirement
for the duration of this program at the school. Parents(s) or
guardian(s) shall complete Attachment II, APPLICATION FOR
EXEMPTION FROM MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM PROGRAM FORM (PGIN
7540-3500) within forty-five (45) days after their child has
been assigned to the school after the school year has commenced.
PGIN form 7540-3500 can be obtained in the school office or at
www.pgcps.com. A student whose parents have exercised their
right to opt-out of the mandatory school uniform program at the
school, will be reassigned through established procedures to
another school. Please be aware that transportation will not be
provided for the student. |
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What will happen to my child if he/she does not comply with the established school uniform policy at TMMS? |
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steps are taken and penalties are imposed for any student who
violates the established school uniform procedures at TMMS.
Violation of the policy may result in the reassignment of the
student to another school. If this occurs, transportation will
not be provided. |
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UNIFORM RECYCLE PROGRAM |
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| TMMS has a Uniform Recycle Program in place to help parents defray the costs associated with uniforms. If you have uniform clothing that is too small for your child and still in good condition, please donate them to the school. You can also donate new black pants, skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers and white tops. Deliver the clothing to the Guidance Department or bring them with you to a PTA meeting. | |
| For more information on the school uniform policy, contact: | |
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Ms. K. Fossett, TMMS Principal, kfossett@pgcps.org, (301) 702-7540 Ms. T. Hawkins, TMMS Guidance Counselor, takia.hawkins@pgcps.org, (301) 702-7546 |
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